Interim Program

Each Spring, students in the Middle and Upper divisions participate in week-long Interim trips designed to immerse students and faculty in experiences and pursuits that broaden their skills, test their abilities, and sharpen the awareness of the world in which they live. Whether they engage in artistic pursuits, service learning trips, or wilderness expeditions throughout the Rocky Mountains, CA alumni often describe this program as one of their favorites.

Mission

The goal of Interim is to immerse students and faculty in experiences and pursuits that are consistent with the mission of Colorado Academy. Interim provides each student with the opportunity to get out of the classroom and learn by doing, and learn through service and exposure to new ideas, experiences and environments. Interim offerings span the gamut from artistic pursuits and service learning to wilderness expeditions. These challenging experiences help students develop self-confidence and empathy for their classmates. Immersion in these activities allows students and faculty to broaden their skills, appreciation and awareness of the world they live in.

Philosophy

Interim Succeeds Through:

Challenging students to learn and develop new ideas, awareness and skills.

Providing experiences that help students to develop perseverance and determination to overcome obstacles.

Helping students to embrace physically challenging situations that require collaboration.

Helping students better understand the workings of communities and the values of service to others.

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Testimonials

Always Loved

I’ve always loved Interim; it’s a chance for us to get outdoors and have experiences we otherwise wouldn’t have.

Backpacking

My favorite CA tradition is the Upper School Interim trips. I loved being able to go backpacking and hiking with my classmates for a week every year.

Enhanced Love

My favorite CA tradition is, without a doubt, Interim, because the program has enhanced my love of the outdoors.

Invaluable Relationships

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. The relationships you build on these trips are invaluable, as well. I have met some of my best friends doing things like mountain biking and kayaking on Interim.

Pushed Mentally and Physically

My favorite memory from CA is Interim. It was always fun to go on trips that pushed me mentally and physically, while being able to do it with my friends. Interim allowed me to get to know people in other grades better, and experience the outdoors in places I would have never gone otherwise.

Telemark Skiing

My favorite CA memory is going Telemark skiing in the San Juan Mountains for Interim during my freshman year. It was one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences of my life.

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